Four 2025 Region 1 Defensive Specialists to Watch
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Defensive specialists from the 2025 class will be among the players to watch in Region 1 during the 2024 high school volleyball season. A look at four 2025 Region 1 defensive specialists to watch follows. Maria Artigas Maria Artigas DS/L…
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Continue ReadingDefensive specialists from the 2025 class will be among the players to watch in Region 1 during the 2024 high school volleyball season.
A look at four 2025 Region 1 defensive specialists to watch follows.
Maria Artigas Maria Artigas DS/L Ballard Memorial | 2025 State KY
Maria Artigas Maria Artigas DS/L Ballard Memorial | 2025 State KY
Artigas is an experienced defensive player for her high school volleyball team. Consistent, Artigas is reliable and handles serve receive and defensive responsibilities in the back row successfully. Artigas possesses solid ball control skills and quickness, allowing her to excel defensively.
Gardner is a longtime leader for her prep volleyball team. Athletic, Gardner is a talented defensive specialist who produces regularly. Gardner possesses solid back row skills and uses her quickness to cover the court extensively. Able to dig and pass reliably, Gardner uses strong ball control skills to thrive at her position.
Tori Thomasson
Tori Thomasson
Thomasson is quick, moves well from side to side and covers the court thoroughly. Energetic, Thomason has shown the ability to make scramble plays routinely and provide precise passes. Athletic and agile, Thomasson executes in various situations routinely while making an impact across the court.
Truitt is quick-reacting and excels with a solid all-around skill set. A player who possesses quickness, Truitt digs and pursues effectively. Accurate and agile, Truitt covers the court extensively. Truitt is comfortable producing from various parts of the court. In addition, Truitt can contribute offensively.